Childbirth Education Video Series

From pregnancy through the immediate postpartum

Join Samantha Huggins, Full Spectrum Doula, Childbirth Educator, Doula Trainer and Co- Founder of Carriage House Birth in this video series that walks you through the basics of giving birth and the immediate postpartum. We are so excited to share this offering with you!

What comes with this class?

  1. Videos
  2. Our Childbirth Education Cliff Notes Booklet
  3. Slides and text
  4. Access via email to a Carriage House Birth Childbirth Educator for one week post your class to ask questions!

Class covers but is not limited to:

  • Anatomy and physiology of pregnancy and birth
  • Physical and emotional stages of pregnancy
  • Physical and emotional stages of labor
  • Pain coping techniques – from visualization to hands on, water and beyond
  • Birth preferences (formerly known as the birth plan)
  • Pain management options and Coping Techniques
  • Labor support–who to have at your birth
  • Interventions and induction
  • Cesarean birth
  • Your postpartum body and life

Want more? Check out our other online offerings for families here and for doulas here!


Your Instructor


Samantha Huggins
Samantha Huggins

Samantha is a birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, doula trainer, CBC, parent and curriculum builder. As a founding member of Carriage House Birth, Samantha Huggins works vigilantly to redefine doula work and contemporary parenting. She oversees CHB Education focusing primarily on curriculum building, elevating doula professionalism, and training doulas. Samantha is deeply committed to this work and creating a model of care that is sustainable and works for all people.

Samantha is the mother of two, wife to one and friend to many.



Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and you have access for two weeks! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
Two weeks!
What if I am unable to pay this price?
Please reach out to us if your family has been monetarily effected by COVID-19. [email protected]
What if we have questions specifically related to birthing during during the pandemic?
At Carriage House Birth, it is our priority to bring you current information. In that spirit, we have created a page on our website here that links, articles, websites and resources. This does not replace the information that is being generated by YOUR specific region which should be monitored by someone you trust who can filter pertinent information to you. https://www.carriagehousebirth.com/covid-parenthood We will also provide updates in the text portion of the curriculum as processes and procedures stabilize from our arena of support. We are in constant connection to Doulas, MD's, Midwives, Nurses and Doula Organization Leaders from all over the continent and beyond to bring a united message of care and support during this time.

Get started now!